The Ulama Mashaikh Federation of Pakistan, a national organization of religious scholars, has strongly condemned the “US-Israeli attack” on Iran and announced a nationwide day of protest on Friday, March 6.
In a communique issued today after an emergency online meeting, the Federation expressed condolences on the “martyrdom” of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, and called the alleged incident a “great tragedy for the entire world.”
The meeting, chaired by Ambassador of Peace Pir Sahibzada Ahmed Imran Naqshbandi, reviewed various national and regional security issues. The Federation’s statement condemned the alleged aggression against Iran, terming it a “violation of international human rights.”
The religious organization accused the “nexus of Israel, America, and India” of conspiring to destabilize the region. The communique declared Israel a “terrorist state,” citing the deaths of over 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza, and warned that such actions risk plunging the entire region into war.
The Muslim world was urged to set aside internal differences and show unity by openly supporting Iran. “The Pakistani nation stands with the oppressed nations,” the statement said, adding that “silence is tantamount to siding with the oppressor.”
The Federation also expressed deep concern over the growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, calling the “war-like situation” regrettable. It criticized Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership for allegedly “patronizing” terrorist groups instead of eliminating them and urged the Afghan government to pursue dialogue instead of a “proxy war for India.”
Domestically, the organization called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to convene a national conference on terrorism, Pak-Afghan relations, the situation in Iran, and the need for internal political stability. The communique also urged the Pakistani government to reconsider its role in the “Board of Peace.”
The Federation urged China, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to renew efforts to normalize relations and mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan.